City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
MOUNT VERNON RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO
CO-SPONSOR THE “LIVING MY BEST LIFE”
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR ON OCTOBER 3, 2026,
AT HARTLEY PARK
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 17, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation requested legislation authorizing the Department to co-sponsor the “Living My Best Life” Community Health Fair, in partnership with T. Fraser Productions, to be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hartley Park, with a rain date of Sunday, October 4, 2026, subject to all applicable City requirements and approvals; and
Whereas, the “Living My Best Life” Community Health Fair is a day-long wellness and empowerment festival intended to promote self-care, mental health, physical fitness, wellness, and community connection among residents of the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hartley Park, with a rain date of Sunday, October 4, 2026; and
Whereas, the event is anticipated to attract approximately two hundred fifty (250) participants and will feature workshops, fitness demonstrations, live performances, vendors, food trucks, panel discussions, and other activities designed to uplift, educate, and inspire residents of all ages; and
Whereas, the Recreation Department will assist with obtaining and coordinating the use of Hartley Park and will support the development of a “Children’s Village (Kid Zone),” including bouncy houses and games; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Police Department has been requested to provide a patrol car in the vicinity of the event and an Auxiliary Police presence within Hartley Park, as applicable, in order to promote public safety and maintain appropriate security; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has recommended approval of the event and has requested that the sector car and supervising personnel give special attention to the area...
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